Chapter 1: Introduction to Algorithmic Trading
In this chapter, we will take you through a brief history of trading and explain in which situations manual and algorithmic trading each make sense. Additionally, we will discuss financial asset classes, which are a categorization of the different types of financial assets. You will learn about the components of the modern electronic trading exchange, and, finally, we will outline the key components of an algorithmic trading system.
In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:
- Walking through the evolution of algorithmic trading
- Understanding financial asset classes
- Going through the modern electronic trading exchange
- Understanding the components of an algorithmic trading system
Walking ...
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